Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $1,495 for the Christopher Ward The Twelve — a $1,485 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward The Twelve — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Christopher Ward The Twelve.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward The Twelve or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward The Twelve.

What movement does the Christopher Ward The Twelve run compared to the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward The Twelve uses the SW200 and the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Christopher Ward The TwelvevsSeestern Sub 300 V4

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward The Twelve

C12-40ADA1-S00A0-B0

MSRP $1,495

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Twelve40mm

Sub 300 V442mm

Power Reserve

The Twelve38h

Sub 300 V441h

Water Resistance

The Twelve100m

Sub 300 V4200m

MSRP

The Twelve$1,495

Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Midnight Sun

Orange

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

4 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Date

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,495

$10

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward The Twelve

Christopher Ward The Twelve is widely praised for its excellent value, comfortable and thin titanium case, and COSC-certified movements. Owners and reviewers highlight the lightweight feel and attractive finishing. However, some find the dial design lacks originality, and one owner noted sharp edges on bracelet links and unfinished clasp interiors, leading to a return. The skeletonized dial on The Twelve X, while a selling point, can impact legibility, and the case chamfers may be prone to dings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Christopher Ward The Twelve highly for its comfortable titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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